Louis Riel Day

• Manitoba honours Louis Riel with new portrait designation as first premier

  In celebration of Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, the provincial government honoured Riel with a new portrait designation recognizing him as the first premier of the province.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2024
  
• What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg on Louis Riel Day 2024

  Some Winnipeg city services, shopping centres and attractions will be closed or operating at reduced hours for Louis Riel Day.

  Consumer

  Feb 18, 2024
  
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• Métis community celebrates Louis Riel Day at Gabriel Dumont monument in Saskatoon

  Every year on Nov. 16, the Métis government celebrates in front of the Gabriel Dumont monument in Friendship Park in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
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• Métis Nation-Saskatchewan remembers Louis Riel as a great, visionary leader

  Nov. 16 marks the day that Métis leader Louis Riel was hanged for treason. It is a day that the Métis Peoples across Canada gather to commemorate the legacy he left behind.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• As provinces celebrate regional holidays, here’s what is closed on Monday

  It's Family Day in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, while Manitoba is celebrating Louis Riel Day.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2023
• Constitution vote would allow Alberta Métis to self-govern; opponents feel under-consulted

  Métis Nation of Alberta citizens aged 16 and older can vote online or in person until Nov. 30.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• Remembering the life of a Manitoba Metis leader on Louis Riel Day

  While Manitobans mark Louis Riel Day, a leader and co-founder of the Metis Federation has died.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2021
• What’s open and closed on Louis Riel Day in Winnipeg?

  Here is a breakdown of what’s open and closed Feb. 17.

  Consumer

  Feb 15, 2020
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• What’s open and closed on Louis Riel Day in Winnipeg

  Here's a glimpse at what's open and closed across Winnipeg for Louis Riel Day, February 18, 2019.

  Feb 16, 2019
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• Honouring Louis Riel, carving out family time: Festival du Voyageur

  Holiday Monday saw many families at Voyageur Park in Winnipeg at Festival du Voyageur.

  Feb 19, 2018